1.5.1 Legislations Flashcards
1
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Data Protection Act 1988
Overview
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- Applies to info stored on computers and organised paper filing systems.
- Covers personal data
- Eight rules
2
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What rights does the Data Protection Act 1988 give to data subjects (people)?
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- The right to request a copy of the data held about them
- The right to correct the data held about them
- The right to prevent marketing using contact details provided by the data subject
3
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Computer Misuse Act 1990
Overview
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- Concerns malicious use of computers.
- Created to ensure computer hacking covered by law
- Has since been frequently updated
- Three primary offences
4
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Computer Misuse Act 1990
Three primary offences
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- Unauthorised access to computer materials
- Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences.
- Unauthorised modification of computer material.
5
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Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988
Overview
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- Brought in to protect people’s property online
- Covers work like logos, music recordings, writing
6
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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
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- Covers investigation and surveillance by public bodies
- Enforces ISP and mobile phone companies to give up info upon request from an authorised authority.
- Ensures ISP networks have sufficient hardware installed to facilitate surveillance
7
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Why is regulation of investigatory powers act controversial?
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The power extends to small agencies like local councils.
Some people feel the act is an invasion of privacy, and is often improperly used.
8
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Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988
How is copyright applied to works?
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Copyright automatically applies to original works
Doesn’t expire until 25-70 years after death of creator depending on type of work
Extended in 1972 to include computer programs.
